Things to Do in Samarkand

There are 2 attractions in Samarkand. Registan, central samarkand square flanked by monumental madrasahs, is the most popular.

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Registan

Central Samarkand square flanked by monumental madrasahs

Shah-i-Zinda

Historic necropolis of richly tiled medieval mausoleums

Archaeological Site

Bibi-Khanym Mosque

Bibi-Khanym Mosque

Grand 15th-century mosque commissioned by Timur

Gur-e Amir

Timur's mausoleum in Samarkand with azure dome

Afrasiyab (Samarkand)

Afrasiyab (Samarkand)

Ancient Silk Road archaeological site near Samarkand

Archaeological Site

Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand

Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand

Museum in Samarkand displaying ancient Afrasiab artifacts

Hazrat Khizr Mosque

Hazrat Khizr Mosque

Historic Samarkand mosque noted for Timurid architecture

Omonqoton National Nature Park

Omonqoton National Nature Park

Protected Uzbek nature park conserving desert and mountain habitats

Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures

Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures

Historic Silk Road city with monumental Islamic architecture

Historical Site